EECU and Merced County Office of Education Celebrate Excellence in Education
October 3, 2025
Educational Employees Credit Union
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FRESNO, Calif. (Oct. 3, 2025) – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) proudly joined the Merced County Office of Education to celebrate the outstanding achievements of local educators at the Merced County Excellence in Education Awards ceremony on October 2.
The annual event shines a
spotlight on the dedication and impact of those who go above and beyond to
inspire students, strengthen schools, and enrich the community. Since 2006,
EECU has partnered with the Merced County Office of Education to honor the
county’s top school employee, administrator, and teacher of the year.
EECU President and CEO
Elizabeth J. Dooley joined the Merced County Assistant Superintendent of
Educational Services Laura Andrews to honor the recipients at the Merced
Theatre. All of the honorees were nominated by their peers from Merced County’s
20 school districts.
“The Excellence in Education
Awards honor the extraordinary individuals who dedicate their time, energy, and
passion to helping students succeed,” Dooley said. “At EECU, we’re grateful to
partner with the Merced County Office of Education in celebrating their
achievements and recognizing the difference they make for families across the
county.”
The 2025 Merced County
Excellence in Education Award recipients are:
- Employee of the Year – Nancy de Los Reyes, Principal Secretary, Weaver Union School District
- Administrator of the Year – Ana Boyenga, Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services, Atwater Elementary School District
- Teacher of the Year – Lilia Pulido Fernández, Fifth Grade Dual Language Immersion Teacher, Delhi Unified School District
The Merced County Excellence in
Education Awards ceremony is one of six annual county events proudly sponsored
by EECU to recognize and support exemplary educators and school staff. For more
information about the partnership or awards, visit myEECU.org.
EECU serves 12 Central California and Central Coast
counties and has 23 branches and more than 391,000 members. Since 1934, EECU
has provided affordable financial products and services to meet its members’
saving, borrowing, and investing needs. EECU is very active in the communities
it serves, proudly supporting numerous programs, activities and events that
enrich the community experience, and providing free financial wellness
education to people of all ages.